Bill Gothard, Institutes in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), Lawsuit, Sex Abuse, Rape, Sexual Grooming Many of you are probably aware of the recent amendments to the sexual abuse lawsuit against Institutes in Basic Life Principles (IBLP), the group being sued by women who are claiming that Bill Gothard sexually abused and groomed them.… Continue reading Bill Gothard Added to Lawsuit; Victims Alleging Sex Abuse and Rape
Author: Julie Anne
Personal Story: Bruised with No Visible Marks
Domestic Violence without Bruising: Emotional, Spiritual, Verbal Abuse Emotionally battered wives can live in turmoil for years. Many times they are not believed. They are told it is not real abuse like physical abuse. Some pastors do not believe any kind of abuse is justification for divorce. Instead, wives are sometimes counseled to love better, submit… Continue reading Personal Story: Bruised with No Visible Marks
Tangled Lives of Spiritual Abuse Survivors
Spiritual Abuse, Recovery Process, Tangled Lives, Support It must be that time of year. I had a rough day the last two days and had to call a support person to help me get on track. And it's not that I didn't know what my issues were, or how to fix them. I knew what… Continue reading Tangled Lives of Spiritual Abuse Survivors
Spiritual Sounding Board’s Top 10 Blog posts of 2015
Sexual abuse, spiritual abuse, wife spanking, Bill Gothard, Doug Wilson, Josh Duggar, Matt Chandler, Steve Wingfield, David McGee, marital rape Here are my yearly top 10 blog posts. There were a few observations I have which will follow the top 10. Note: these are the top 10 blog posts that were written in 2015. I… Continue reading Spiritual Sounding Board’s Top 10 Blog posts of 2015
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to our SSB family.  We are about to eat our traditional crépes for breakfast. (Yes, we're off to a late start because we have two college students who value sleeping in.) I hope you all have a wonderful day with loved ones reflecting on our Savior's birth and can ponder His amazing and great love… Continue reading Merry Christmas
While the Board of Bill Gothard’s Former Ministry, IBLP, Claims Judge Dismissed Lawsuit, Attorney for Plaintiffs Says Four New Plaintiffs Have Come Forward
Bill Gothard, Sexual Grooming, Lawsuit, IBLP Board, 4 New Plaintiffs, Lawsuit Not Dismissed It's been a while since we've had an update on the lawsuit brought on by former volunteers/workers at Bill Gothard's former ministry who were allegedly sexually groomed by Bill Gothard. In November, Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) published a statement regarding the lawsuit… Continue reading While the Board of Bill Gothard’s Former Ministry, IBLP, Claims Judge Dismissed Lawsuit, Attorney for Plaintiffs Says Four New Plaintiffs Have Come Forward
Spiritual Abuse: Trouble Letting Go
One disturbing aspect of spiritual abuse is how it can leave us questioning our salvation and in a state of confusion. I received an e-mail this morning and asked if I could post it here for discussion. Â ~ja Trouble Letting Go Compared to some of the stories on your blog, my spiritual abuse is… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: Trouble Letting Go
Wheaton College Professor Larycia Hawkins: Standing in Religious Solidarity with Muslims?
I am pleased to offer this article by Brenda Campbell, who blogs at A Solitary Journey. Brenda, a Wheaton College alum, wanted to share her thoughts on the recent news of Wheaton's Professor Larycia Hawkins being placed on administrative leave due to her remarks about "religious solidarity with Muslims." These words have left a… Continue reading Wheaton College Professor Larycia Hawkins: Standing in Religious Solidarity with Muslims?
Four Primary Conditions that Result in People Leaving Abusive Churches and Cults
Spiritual Abuse: Leaving Abusive Cults and High-Controlling Churches I have been very moved by many of your stories of abuse in the recent article, Spiritual Abuse: What Was the Last Straw That Caused You to Leave Your Abusive Church? Spiritual abuse is obviously not isolated. It's happening all over and crosses denominational lines. Several people have said… Continue reading Four Primary Conditions that Result in People Leaving Abusive Churches and Cults
Jill and Jessa (Duggar) are back on TLC
Jill Dillard and Jessa Seewald of the 19 Kids and Counting Duggar family has new series on TLC The Duggars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting are back on TLC in a 3-part series called, Jill & Jessa: Counting On.  Looking through the preview below and a couple of others, it doesn't seem to be… Continue reading Jill and Jessa (Duggar) are back on TLC
J.D. Hall Has Not Learned His Lesson on Twitter: Bully Behavior
JD Hall and his Bully Behavior on Twitter It seems Jordan (JD) Hall is showing his true colors today. He got all worked up after someone appropriately gave him some corrective criticism. Apparently, from the Twitter conversation that I read, JD Hall did not clearly cite an author's works on his recent blog article .… Continue reading J.D. Hall Has Not Learned His Lesson on Twitter: Bully Behavior
A Spotlight on Abuse and Death of VCY America Founder Vic Eliason
*** Here are some interesting articles that have been making the rounds: If you have not seen Spotlight, I urge you to see it. It is about "Spotlight" a specific group of investigative reporters from the Boston Globe who uncovered the systemic sex abuse and cover-up in the Catholic Church. This movie is very… Continue reading A Spotlight on Abuse and Death of VCY America Founder Vic Eliason
Spiritual Abuse: What Was the Last Straw That Caused You to Leave Your Abusive Church?
Spiritual Abuse - What finally made you realize you had to leave your church? *** *** I had already told my husband that I had to leave BGBC, with or without him, but I was hoping that he would come to the same conclusion without my influence. That finally happened after our close friend who was… Continue reading Spiritual Abuse: What Was the Last Straw That Caused You to Leave Your Abusive Church?
After The Gospel Coalition Staunchly Defended CJ Mahaney in Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Scandal, They Now Promote the Movie Spotlight (Sex Abuse Coverup)
The Gospel Coalition (TGC), Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Scandal, CJ Mahaney, Spotlight Movie If you haven't seen the movie, Spotlight, it is a must-see, and I will likely be posting some of my thoughts on the movie in the upcoming weeks after more people have a chance to see it. However . .… Continue reading After The Gospel Coalition Staunchly Defended CJ Mahaney in Sovereign Grace Ministries Sex Abuse Scandal, They Now Promote the Movie Spotlight (Sex Abuse Coverup)
Grateful
I'm grateful that I got to sleep in this morning and for the beautiful sunshine that is streaming through my bedroom window as I type. I'm grateful for you. This place would be nothing without you. I'm grateful that you have come alongside me in supporting others who have been harmed by those who claim… Continue reading Grateful
Discussion: Thoughts on Spiritual Abuse
Spiritual Abuse, Church, Understanding "You have not strengthened the weak or healed the sick or bound up the injured. You have not brought back the strays or searched for the lost. You have ruled them harshly and brutally." Ezekiel 34:4 I was thinking last night about spiritual abuse. Do you think we are making any… Continue reading Discussion: Thoughts on Spiritual Abuse
An American Missionary in France Gives John Piper a Word of Advice on How to Respond to a Grieving Country
Pastor John Piper, Tragedies, Natural Disasters, France Terrorist Attack, Religiosity, Compassion, Love, Grieving, Loss, Christian ** Pastor John Piper wasted no time in writing a response to the terrorist attack in France in his article, France: a Fabric Torn. Here is an excerpt from it: Oh, let us wake up from the stupor of… Continue reading An American Missionary in France Gives John Piper a Word of Advice on How to Respond to a Grieving Country
During Tony Miano’s Social Media “Hiatus,” He Questions His Wife’s Salvation . . . on Social Media
Tony Miano, Social Media, Doctrine, Salvation, Spiritual Abuse Tony Miano is a street preacher who is also a member of John MacArthur's Grace Community Church. Earlier, he claimed he was going to take a break from social media until the first of the year because of his poor behavior (by the way, the above… Continue reading During Tony Miano’s Social Media “Hiatus,” He Questions His Wife’s Salvation . . . on Social Media
Three Pastors Challenge Dr. James Dobson’s Advice on Domestic Violence Which Could Put Victims in Harm’s Way
Dr. James Dobson, Love Must Be Tough, Domestic Violence, Spousal Abuse, Church, Jeff Crippen, Mike Sloan, Neil Schori ** Recently, an article was posted at Dr. James Dobson's website and Facebook page.  The Facebook post received a lot of push back, and interestingly (but not surprisingly), the article, along with all of the comments, has since… Continue reading Three Pastors Challenge Dr. James Dobson’s Advice on Domestic Violence Which Could Put Victims in Harm’s Way
What is it like for a single woman over 50 at church? “Rejection is a deep wound.”
Single women, church, rejection, alone, SINK A comment from "Love" came in on an older post and I didn't want it to get lost in the shuffle. This woman's voice probably represents many women who are experiencing similar thoughts and feelings. I wonder if I am the only Christian single, childless, 50-something, woman in the… Continue reading What is it like for a single woman over 50 at church? “Rejection is a deep wound.”
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